kcochran

The barbs in question are a bit smaller than a nickel at this point. I have more than one tank as i “assume” others here do. Referring me to the other person you knew that also kept them was appreciated

This felt very helpful, by the way.

Thanks for continuing to make assumptions and proving my point. I have many tanks (lots of sand and rock piles in many of them with dwarf sag - it multiplies quickly) and the fish are moved around to appropriately sized aquariums as they grow.

While I appreciate everyone's concern about the size of the tank, that wasn't the question I asked. I have a larger tank ready for them when they are ready to move and have grown a bit more. They are quite small right now and I am aware of their needs as they get larger. Just wanted others opinions on bottom dwellers that others might have experienced before in conjunction with the Tiger Barbs. I have my own opinions that I have experienced in the past with the Tiger Barbs, but wanted to compare it with what you all have experienced as well. Lesson learned. I'll be sure to read only going forward and listen to others on their YouTube videos going forward. Let's remember Cory's comments on the live stream a few weeks ago about commenting on others stocking of their tanks since you don't necessarily have all the information before you comment.

That's what I was hoping for. I was wanting to go with some cory's and a khuli loach to swim around the rock pile. The tank is a 10 gallon with 11 tiger barbs & 2 nerite snails. Planted heavily across the back half with lots of dwarf sag.

Anyone have any suggestions for bottom dwellers to go along with Tiger Barbs? I have a couple of nerite snails that are taking care of the algae, but was thinking about some cory's but not 100% certain that the Tiger Barbs would be ok with them. Anyone have any experience they could lend on the matter?

This is what I used.... https://www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-FUSION-ALL-IN-ONE-Acrylic-Enamel-Textured-Textured-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12/5001057279 I've been really happy with it on my 10 gallon tank. I've had it on this tank since last summer and I really like it. It really brightens up this thank compared to my other tanks that I have a black background on. I have dwarf sag across the back of the tank, so if there is any algae on it I can't really see it for all of the dwarf sag. The picture below is from last fall...the plants have filled in quite a bit since the photo was taken. Just be sure to mask the sides before you spray the back or you'll get a bit of overspray on them. Not a big deal though. Easily remedied with a razor blade.

I'm not sure why they lost popularity at all. I've used them for years and they always produce the clearest water of all of my tanks. As I rescape my other tanks I will be changing back to the undergravel if I have to build them from scratch myself. They only reason I am using HOB filters right now is because I wanted to use a sand substrate, but after dealing with the HOB's I will switch to a gravel substrate and go back to the undergravel ASAP.

Have you tried a piece of panty hose and a rubber band?

They all seem like they have big personalities. Thank you. They really are. I wish more people enjoyed them.

Thank you! I agree, they definitely get a lot of attention from people that aren't in the hobby. I like the cherry barbs, but I'm not having a lot of luck with them.

Thank you. I am really pleased with how they look. They are full of energy and always exploring! The orange really shows up well against the greenery.

I am loving these Tiger Barbs! I haven't kept any since around 1993 and I don't remember them being this vibrant. Currently my favorite fish I have right now. They have quite the personality!

I couldn't find anything to suit me for the space I had. So, this is what I built. It has the storage I was after and I was able to have multiple tanks in a compact area.

Thank you! I only had room for one stand in our living room, so I figured I needed to maximize my space! Lol! Needless to say my wife was surprised when I told here I was going to build a stand for my 20 gallon and ended up building this one!

Thank you! They are my favorite. I've wanted some for years! I've always thought they were the prettiest of the tropical fish. They are wildly curious too. Anytime I clean their tank they aren't scared. They come right up to my hand and peck at me the whole time. lol

Thank you! I certainly is! Thankfully my wife will keep from going overboard! lol

I tried a dwarf gourami last week for about 5 minutes and they wouldn't leave him alone, so I had to put him in my 20 gallon community tank. My thinking with the RTBS is as he grows I would move him to my 20 gallon and then on to my son's 55 gallon. I will check into those Hillstream Loaches. They look very interesting. I do have an airstone tucked in behind the heater. It's hard to see, but it's there. I was also thinking of a small school of the pygmy corys for the tank since its small. I have some platies I'd like to move down there, but the LFS said it was a no go, but I've seen multiple articles on the internet saying they would be fine. I may give them a try! Thanks! It think I'm going to get a small school of pygmy corys if I can find them.

That’s what I’m wanting is a tank boss too. I’ll have to check into those. I looked at some gouramis today, but I wasn’t sure if the tiger barbs would pick at them.

Thanks! I’ve been lurking for quite a while and have really learned a lot!

Any suggestions on some tank mates for tiger barbs? I’ve added some cherry barbs today and they seem to be getting along well so far. However, I would like some more colorful fish I guess. I’m considering a red tail shark, but I’m stumped from there. I keep getting conflicting information from my LFS and articles on the internet. What have been your experiences with tiger barbs and tank mates for them?

Hello! I’ve been in and out of fish-keeping here in Western Kentucky since I was a kid. I’ll be 49 in October and have finally been able to get the fish and tanks that I’ve always wanted. I discovered Cory on YouTube in 2018 after being out of the hobby for years and my wife saw how much I enjoyed the videos and remembered the aquariums early in our marriage and how much I loved them. So, she bought me a 10 Gallon for Christmas that year and here we are now! Lol! I have a 40 gallon breeder with African Cichlids. This is the most recent addition for me. I’ve only had them for about a year now and I really enjoy them. They are full of personality! I have the 20 gallon long that is my community tank. It has swordtails, tetras, German blue rams, platys, corys, a dwarf cichlid and a couple of flag fish. I just redid my 10 gallon about a month ago. I started with tiger barbs and a nerite snail and today I bought the cherry barns. I am itching to get a 55 or 75 gallon next to upgrade my cichlids to a higher tank and change out my 40 gallon to a community tank for larger tetras and maybe some full size gouramis.

I have a dwarf gourami in a community tank that has 4 German bluerams, swordtails, platies, cory's, glow light tetras, and head and tail light tetras. No troubles whatsoever. I keep them well fed, water tested weekly and changed when appropriate. The tank is heavily planted with Java Moss and Java Fern.

As far as over feeding goes, I try to keep it to where I don't feed any more than what they can eat within 5 minutes or so. That's an arbitrary number that I came up with, but it seems to work for my fish. They all seem fine and look healthy. I like to feed them just a little bit at a time for the course of 5 minutes until they get bored sometimes too.

That's a nice looking one too. Thank you! I struggle with that as well.